Reggie McClain

American baseball player (born 1992)

Baseball player

Reggie McClain

Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-16) November 16, 1992 (age 31)
Duluth, Georgia, U.S.

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

MLB debut
August 2, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record| 1–1
Earned run average| 5.81
Strikeouts| 13
Teams

* Seattle Mariners (2019)
* Philadelphia Phillies (2020)

Reginald Kristen McClain (born November 16, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies.

## Amateur career[edit]

McClain attended Northview High School in Johns Creek, Georgia.[1] McClain attended the University of Georgia his freshman season, but was redshirted and did not play for them.[2] He transferred to State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, where he played college baseball for two seasons.[2] He transferred to the University of Missouri, and played two seasons for the Tigers.[3]

## Professional career[edit]

### Minor leagues[edit]

The Seattle Mariners selected McClain in the 13th round, with the 387th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.[4] McClain played for the Everett AquaSox in 2016, pitching to a 3–3 win–loss record with a 4.47 earned run average (ERA) in 48 innings pitched.[5] He spent the 2017 season with the Modesto Nuts, going 12–9 with a 4.75 ERA in 153 innings.[5] He returned to Modesto for the 2018 season, going 6–11 with a 5.01 ERA in 133 innings.[5] In the 2019 season, McClain has split time between Modesto, the Arkansas Travelers, and the Tacoma Rainiers.[5]

### Seattle Mariners[edit]

On August 2, 2019, the Mariners selected McClain's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[6] He made his major league debut that night versus the Houston Astros, recording two strikeouts while allowing three runs in one inning of relief.[7] He pitched to a 1–1 record and a 6.00 ERA in 21 innings pitched for Seattle. McClain was designated for assignment by the Mariners on January 24, 2020.[8]

### Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

On January 31, 2020, McClain was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.[9] McClain was designated for assignment by the Phillies on August 31, 2020.[10] At the time of his designation, McClain had pitched in five games for the Phillies in 2020, pitching to a 5.06 ERA over 5+1⁄3 innings. He was outrighted on September 3.[11]

### New York Yankees[edit]

On December 10, 2020, the New York Yankees selected McClain from the Phillies in the minor league phase of the 2020 Rule 5 draft.[12] The Yankees invited McClain to spring training as a non-roster player.[13] The Yankees assigned him to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. On July 21, McClain combined with Luis Gil and Stephen Ridings to throw a no-hitter.[14] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

## See also[edit]

* Rule 5 draft results

## References[edit]

1. ^ Mitchell Northam (May 8, 2017). "16 N. Fulton natives playing major, minor league baseball in 2017". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
2. ^ a b Jason Dill (June 9, 2016). "SCF's Ethan Skender, former Manatee Reggie McClain ready for MLB draft". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
3. ^ Andrew Hodgson (March 26, 2016). "Reggie McClain develops into one of SEC's top pitchers after deciding on Missouri". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
4. ^ Toni Jefferies (June 16, 2016). "MLB Drafts Three SCF, Manatee-Sarasota Students". patch.com/florida/bradenton. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
5. ^ a b c d "Reggie McClain Player page". MLB.com. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
6. ^ John Trupin (August 2, 2019). "Mariners promote RHP Reggie McClain to give the bullpen some oomph". Lookout Landing. SB Nation. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
7. ^ Greg Johns (August 2, 2019). "Kikuchi allows 4 HRs as struggles continue". MLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
8. ^ "Mariners claim left-handed pitcher Nick Margevicius off waivers from the Padres". The Seattle Times. January 24, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
9. ^ "Phillies claim pitcher Reggie McClain, DFA Trevor Kelley | RSN". Nbcsports.com. January 31, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
10. ^ TC Zencka. "Deadline Day DFAs: Phillies, White Sox, Cubs, Marlins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
11. ^ Connor Byrne (September 3, 2020). "Red Sox Claim Deivy Grullon". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
12. ^ "2020 Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
13. ^ "Yankees' top prospect Austin Wells, veteran Derek Dietrich headline spring training non-roster invitees | See full list". February 17, 2021.
14. ^ "Yanks' Triple-A affiliate throws no-hitter". MLB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2021.

## External links[edit]

* Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
* Missouri Tigers bio